CVE-2024-23968: (0Day) (Pwn2Own) ChargePoint Home Flex SrvrToSmSetAutoChnlListMsg Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jan 30, 2025
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Updated

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of ChargePoint Home Flex charging stations. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the SrvrToSmSetAutoChnlListMsg function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.

Affected Software

7 affected components
ChargePoint Home Flex
All of the following
ChargePoint Home Flex Nema 14-50 Plug Firmware
ChargePoint Home Flex Nema 14-50 Plug
All of the following
ChargePoint Home Flex Hardwired Firmware
ChargePoint Home Flex Hardwired
All of the following
ChargePoint Home Flex Nema 6-50 Plug Firmware
ChargePoint Home Flex Nema 6-50 Plug

Remediation

Information

The vendor states this vulnerability was patched in April 2024.

Event History

Jan 30, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:31 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 31, 2025
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 21, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:04 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23968?

CVE-2024-23968 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution without authentication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-23968?

To remediate CVE-2024-23968, users should update their ChargePoint Home Flex charging stations to the latest firmware provided by ChargePoint.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-23968?

CVE-2024-23968 affects any installations of ChargePoint Home Flex charging stations that are accessible to network-adjacent attackers.

4

Can CVE-2024-23968 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2024-23968 requires network-adjacent access for exploitation, making it necessary for an attacker to be in close proximity to the device.

5

What type of attack can be executed using CVE-2024-23968?

CVE-2024-23968 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the compromised ChargePoint Home Flex charging stations.

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